2018 Trans Law Institute

Program Schedule and Description

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

8:00 pm – 10:00 PM Social event

Join NTBA and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York for a Lavender Law reception in Midtown Manhattan. Socialize with LGBT and ally attorneys while supporting NTBA and enjoying an open bar. Details and pre-registration.

Friday, August 10, 2018

8:30 – 9:00 AM – Welcome Remarks

9:15 – 10:45 am – Using the Courts to Achieve Equality for Trans Folks: A Year in Review

Moderator: Shannon Minter – National Center for Lesbian Rights

Panelists:

Ria Tobacco-Mar – American Civil Liberties Union

Ezra Young – Law of Firm Ezra Young

Diana Flynn – Lambda Legal

10:45 – 11:00 AM – Break

11:00 AM – 12 Noon – Advocating for Trans Individuals Within State and Local Government

Moderator: Ashe McGovern- New York City Unity Project

Panelists:

Carmelyn Malalis – New York City Commission on Human Rights

Cecilia Gentili – Gay Men’s Health Crisis

Ames Simmons- Equality NC

Chase Strangio- ACLU

12:00-1:30 pm – Lunch

1:30-3:00 pm – Developments in Trans Family Law

Held in conjunction with the National LGBT Bar Association’s Family Law Institute.